High-level martial arts: I can choose Hextech equips.

"Martial arts arena competition? 10000 credits for the overall champion?"

Looking at the message Ye Lingyue sent on his phone, Lin Shuxuan was somewhat tempted.

Although he had experienced the advances of the wealthy Luo Jiuli, which raised his threshold for money to a very high level, her 20000 credits were not so easy to obtain.

The amount was too high, which made people less convinced. He was actually a little worried that Luo Jiuli would use Battle.net game currency to pay.

In contrast, martial arts competitions.

With twenty years of martial arts training as his foundation, his personal combat strength is definitely among the top in the military academy. Once this credit point is received, he will be able to reach his goal much faster.

……

The pavilion is located on the hill behind the dormitory.

The sky was beginning to darken.

Ye Lingyue wore a sky-blue dress with a chiffon blouse underneath; her exposed arms were fair.

At this moment, she sat obediently opposite Lin Shuxuan with her legs together.

A gentle breeze ruffled her long hair, and the rich fragrance reminded one of a cool summer night.

Young boys and girls in a secluded pavilion.

If it weren't for the gluttonous beast eating in the middle, it would be a truly beautiful scene.

"Hai Lanlan, why are you here?"

"Huh? Can't I be here?"

Taotie looked up innocently, puffed out its cheeks, gathered the snacks on the table, and prepared to leave.

"Never mind, we're already here."

Lin Shuxuan suspected that Hai Lanlan had come to freeload dinner, but he had no proof.

Martial arts competitions are individual contests, and Hai Lanlan is a complete weakling, so there's no need for her to participate.

"The match schedule has been allocated."

Martial arts competitions begin with qualifying rounds, which are numerous but small in scale, to select champions and runners-up to participate in subsequent major competitions.

The match is randomized; he may face off against Ye Lingyue.

Unfortunately, they happened to be assigned to the same match.

This means they are bound to have a battle.

"There is good news though. Depending on the competition schedule, we will meet in the finals."

Anyway, both the champion and runner-up can advance, so it doesn't matter who wins.

"Alright, the meeting is adjourned."

"Yay! It's lunchtime!"

Hai Lanlan stood up happily, only to see Lin Shuxuan sitting down quietly with a speechless expression.

You're just here to freeload, aren't you... Even though the team's profits have already been split equally, Hai Lanlan still waits for him to appear in the cafeteria every day.

However, the beautiful girl with a strong appetite effectively relieved the stuffiness underground.

Everything is back on track. With the help of Xiamen reporters, those people are able to live normal lives.

"Let's go, to the cafeteria!"

"oh!!"

Hai Lanlan raised her hands and shouted.

At the same time, a distorted view of the future emerges.

The handsome young man lowered his head, obscuring his features; he assumed the starting stance of the Dragon Fist, his imposing presence almost tangible.

"Who is this person?" Lin Shuxuan asked in astonishment.

……

Martial arts training ground.

Sunlight streamed down from the openwork ceiling, illuminating the central arena.

After several days of competition, the preliminary rounds are nearing their end.

Lin Shuxuan waved goodbye to several female fans who came to ask for autographs. They were wearing denim shorts, their bare legs were shapely and long; their fair skin shone in the sunlight, exuding youthful energy.

Thanks to the online bullying he experienced upon entering university, after defeating Tang Hao, public opinion overwhelmingly sided with him, propelling his personal reputation to the top among the freshmen.

In addition to being a Battle.net champion, he now gets greeted by fans when he walks down the street.

Being too handsome is a problem... Lin Shuxuan sighed as he looked at the beautiful young female college student.

"Relationships between men and women will only hinder the advancement of martial arts."

Qin Feng, standing to the side, was somewhat dissatisfied and offered his advice in a sullen tone.

He was a teacher at the martial arts training ground and was observing the martial arts competition from the sidelines.

Teacher Qin, you should be practicing the Sunflower Manual instead of the Dragon Fist Heart Sutra. If you practice that technique, your progress will be rapid... Lin Shuxuan thought to himself.

"I also think what you're doing is wrong."

Ye Lingyue, standing to the side, was equally sullen.

Sister, who do you think you are? We haven't even officially started dating yet and you're already meddling in everything. What will you do when you attack the other wives later...? Lin Shuxuan felt that Ye Lingyue's thinking was very dangerous.

"Sister Yu Xin will be unhappy if she sees this."

Lin Shuxuan almost forgot that she was Yu Xin's informant.

"So you can't say these things to Yu Xin, you can't make her sad, understand!"

He kept bluffing until Ye Lingyue nodded as if she understood, and he didn't care about Qin Feng's face and the corners of his mouth twitching.

Anyway, they're not familiar with each other.

Actually, signing autographs for female fans isn't a big deal, but Lin Shuxuan isn't sure what else he might do, so it's best to take precautions in advance.

Otherwise, the next time I see Yu Xin, I'll be met not with an embrace but with an iron fist.

Announcement broadcast over the loudspeaker.

Next up is the semi-final, where the winners will compete for the championship.

Ye Lingyue stood up; this was her competition.

This match garnered significant attention, firstly because it was one of the later matches, and secondly because Ye Lingyue, as the most beautiful girl in the military academy, naturally attracted more attention.

"Wow, this girl is so pretty, who is she?"

"Don't even think about it. She's Lin Shuxuan's female companion. Haven't you seen them always together?"

"But how come I remember Lin Shuxuan's girlfriend was another blue-haired girl? Was he two-timing?"

"Damn it, Lin Shuxuan has already found a way to die!"

Ye Lingyue's opponent was an unknown young man; at least Lin Shuxuan had never heard of him.

She had delicate features, her head was lowered, and her wispy bangs covered her eyes, making it impossible to see her expression.

Who do you think will win?

Qin Feng suddenly asked a question.

Lin Shuxuan thought for a moment and said, "Ye Lingyue, I guess."

At this moment, the large screen above the arena displays information about both sides.

Zhou Tianyuan, Life Energy Level: 30.

That was the boy's name; he had not yet embraced the path of enlightenment.

"Ye Lingyue has exceptional martial arts talent. She can understand even techniques she has never learned before at a glance. In addition, she is open to all paths of cultivation and, under fair competition, her combat power is definitely very strong."

Lin Shuxuan recalled that she had guided him through the basics of his Dragon Fist Heart Sutra, while Ye Lingyue's cultivation method was entirely different. However, he couldn't reveal the details to Qin Feng.

Furthermore, Zhou Tianyuan on the other side has no tolerance for Daotu, so logically speaking, he could never defeat Ye Lingyue.

Qin Feng nodded upon hearing this.

"That's right. Then I'll treat you to a game of chance today."

After a few quick actions, a new competition was created on the forum.

[Extreme Martial Arts Master: There are actually suckers running this kind of betting contest? That Zhou kid hasn't even reached the Daoist path, how could he possibly beat Ye Lingyue?]

[Data Transporter: This is incredibly rare! Someone's actually giving away money at the opening! Guys, sell and go all in!]

[Yi Yu: I bet 500 credits, Ye Lingyue wins!]

Jiang Yu, you've gone astray, you've even started gambling online... Lin Shuxuan was somewhat surprised when he saw Jiang Yu's forum ID. As Qin Feng's stepson, it must be easier for him to acquire credit points.

But betting and speculation are bad habits, and we should take this opportunity to teach them a lesson.

Lin Shuxuan remained calm and composed, and advised:

"Old Qin, even if the odds are low, you're still going to lose a lot of money, right? Anyone with eyes can see that Ye Lingyue is destined to win."

Qin Feng chuckled: "It's just a small amount of money, just playing around."

"Just a small amount of money, huh..." Lin Shuxuan sneered inwardly, opened the forum, and found the competition.

I bet 20,000 credits.

Zhou Tianyuan wins!

Like a shark entering a school of fish, with a large influx of funds, Ye Lingyue's odds suddenly rose.

[Yakuza Master: What's going on? Has some sucker jumped in and started manipulating the market?]

[Data Transporter: Lin Shuxuan wants Ye Lingyue to throw the match to earn our credits? Bookmaker, this game is going to end in a draw.]

[Yi Yu: Shu Xuan, what's wrong with you...]

Qin Feng's expression changed drastically. He was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to do with his four arms. He scratched his head with two arms and twisted them in front of his chest with the other two.

"Didn't you say Ye Lingyue would win? Why are you betting so much on Zhou Tianyuan?"

Showing his white teeth, Lin Shuxuan smiled, casually reclining as if the chips he had just placed were insignificant.

"Give Brother Qin some money, oh dear, I have so much money lately, I don't know where to spend it."

Indeed, on paper, Ye Lingyue had no reason to lose; she had the advantage in both her path and life energy level.

But the "Future Vision" reveals a different future.

The scene shows him fighting against Zhou Tianyuan, which means that Ye Lingyue must have been eliminated.

Given this premise, the bet proposed by Qin Feng is full of doubts. As a high-ranking member of the Qin family, one of the nine clans of the Federation, he must have some inside information.

It's a pity that Lin Shuxuan placed his bets using a forum account registered under his real name; otherwise, if those retail investors saw Ye Lingyue's odds rising, they might have placed additional bets.

But now, they suspect that Lin Shuxuan colluded with Ye Lingyue to throw the match.

Qin Feng's lips trembled slightly:

"This is a lot of money, Shuxuan, think it over again. I won't pay you back if you lose♪"

"It's disgusting that a big, burly man like you uses such a tail..." Looking at the blustering but cowardly Qin Feng, Lin Shuxuan didn't reply, but just focused on watching the match on the field.

Ye Lingyue was surrounded by silver light, suspended in mid-air, and ripples drew twisting waves in the air as she attacked Zhou Tianyuan.

The distorted airflow could even leave scratches on the ground, which gives you an idea of ​​its direct power.

Each of these moves was enough to defeat Wang Xing back then, but they were all blocked by Zhou Tianyuan on the other side.

Seeing that he couldn't fool Lin Shuxuan, Qin Feng simply began to explain:

"I've heard of this girl from the Ye family. Her talent is perfectly suited to the path of the Moon, and her comprehension is also top-notch. She can be considered the first person in the Ye family in a thousand years."

He paused here.

"But she lacked the most important thing: killing intent!"

"Martial arts are killing techniques, methods that countless Federation predecessors honed and refined through their fierce battles against alien beasts."

"If this girl doesn't grasp this point, it will be difficult for her to maintain a winning position in combat and sparring."

Indeed... Lin Shuxuan agreed with Qin Feng's assessment. Back in the New Sea Martial Arts Tournament, if he and Ye Lingyue had switched places, they would never have been forced into such a miserable situation by Mu Ning.

"As for you, your killing intent is too strong, which is counterproductive; it will make it difficult for you to reach the ultimate state of your martial arts."

Lin Shuxuan was somewhat displeased that Qin Feng had brought this up with him. Those who had offended him—Wang Xing, Mu Ning, Tang Hao, and Luo Jiuge—were all still alive and well.

He was already very merciful by not tearing them to pieces.

In the arena, Ye Lingyue's attacks gradually slowed down, as her stamina was gradually failing.

"The path of the Moon sounds mysterious, but the extraordinary realm is nothing more than three special abilities."

"Light Wheel: Condenses moonlight into a tangible form, allowing for ranged attacks on opponents."

"Riding the moon: moving and flying by following the path of moonlight."

"True Moon: Can only be activated on ancient stars at night, greatly boosts physical attributes and inflicts negative effects on enemies."

On the night of the ancient star... Lin Shuxuan then remembered that Tianbang Star had no moon, only three orbits crisscrossing the sky. If Ye Lingyue fought here, her combat power would be weakened.

On the field, the situation gradually reversed.

The clear, resonant roar of the dragon echoed, causing Zhou Tianyuan's qi and blood to surge, and his breathing to become long and deep.

Although it clearly did not accommodate Dao Tu, the aura it displayed still firmly suppressed Ye Lingyue.

Lin Shuxuan, with 20 years of martial arts experience, possessed incredibly keen insight. Zhou Tianyuan's fist technique had no superfluous movements; every move was extremely refined, and there was even something elusive hidden within it.

Despite lacking the ability to accept the path of cultivation, he was able to defy the Federation's prodigies; he was indeed a formidable foe.

"If it were a night on an ancient star, Ye Lingyue could use her third extraordinary skill, which would give her a greater chance of winning."

Qin Feng's objective commentary.

"You should think about how to pay back the bets I won."

Lin Shuxuan said quietly.

The burly man with four arms rubbed his head, his face extremely embarrassed.

"I don't have that much money, I can only pay you 2000 credits at most."

The odds change in real time. Although the odds for Zhou Tianyuan to win were 2 when he first placed his bet, the odds dropped rapidly as 20,000 credits were injected.

Based on my estimation, earning around four or five thousand credits would be the limit.

But to my surprise, Qin Feng was so poor that he couldn't even come up with this amount of money.

"2000 is fine, but I want to use that supergravity training room for free."

Lin Shuxuan had been eyeing this training room for a long time. The training room provided an extra effect for honing martial arts skills in a super-gravity environment, but it was expensive. Getting a membership card was the most cost-effective option.

1500 credits per month.

Lin Shuxuan needed to save up for the cost of purchasing materials, so he couldn't bear to spend even this small amount of money.

"No!"

Qin Feng refused sternly. "This belongs to the public; I can't give you special treatment."

"Then let's calculate how much money Brother Qin still owes me."

"Whenever you need it, I'll arrange it for you in advance."

During the conversation, Ye Lingyue returned, her head drooping, looking dejected.

Even her sunglasses couldn't hide her slightly reddened eyes, making it look like she had been secretly crying.

Lin Shuxuan was shrewd enough to step forward and comfort her. Even a proud woman has her pride, and she must be upset to be challenged by someone who doesn't understand the Dao.

But Qin Feng spoke first:

"Don't be sad, girl. Lin Shuxuan bet me you would lose, but he made a lot of money. You didn't lose out."

Who says big, burly guys aren't cunning? This guy's green tea talk is just as good as Luo Jiuge's... Lin Shuxuan watched as Ye Lingyue's mouth opened slightly, looking at him in disbelief, then disappointedly pushed his hand away and ran off.

[Please welcome Lin Shuxuan. Next up is the final of the 14th Division of the Martial Arts Selection Tournament.]

He glared at Qin Feng, deciding to settle accounts with this guy after he defeated Zhou Tianyuan.

But Qin Feng's voice rang out: "You can't beat him either, that's my assessment."

Lin Shuxuan didn't even turn his head. The path of martial arts is all about cultivating a spirit of courage and indomitable will. What does Qin Feng's judgment matter?

He's cheating.